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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 01, 2009

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San Antonio Presents In the Heart Meetings

     Beneath the lure of San Antonio’s River Walk and the sounds of mariachis—lies the most hospitable of cultures where each member is committed to offering an inspiring meeting destination. Here, every detail is planned, every need anticipated—allowing you to get to the heart of your meeting.

     After a successful launch of the award-winning brand “San Antonio. Deep. In the Heart.” San Antonio goes a step further, creating a pledge to meeting professionals and delegates—“In the Heart Meetings.”

     More than a smart tagline for planners seeking an authentic and inspiring meeting experience, the concept of “In the Heart Meetings” is also the city’s call to action for meeting venues, hoteliers, restaurateurs and every person from wait staff to taxi drivers to unite in an effort to provide a heart-felt service and hospitality experience for each delegate that ventures to San Antonio. This unique commitment to San Antonio’s unparalleled hospitality industry is one of many ways that the city fosters a meeting experience like nowhere else. Additionally, San Antonio is so convinced that meeting professionals will be seduced by the city’s beauty, culture and diverse options that they are also introducing the concept of “In the Heart Visits” to San Antonio. It’s a unique way of taking the cost of researching a city out of the equation to assist qualified meeting professionals in finding the perfect fit for their meetings and events.

       “In the Heart Meetings” capitalizes on San Antonio’s strongest attributes. Regarded as “the four p’s,” the ideals of providing a proactive, productive, playful and prudent meeting destination nourishes the roots of “In the Heart Meetings.”

   San Antonio consistently ranks among the top CVBs for providing exceptional service to meeting professionals. The CVB’s proactive approach to making sure all needs are met and every idea explored begins with a well-tenured staff that embodies the fundamentals of “In the Heart Meetings.” Each member of the San Antonio CVB shows pride in showcasing this historic and culturally fascinating destination as one that will meet the needs of meeting professionals and deliver unmatched service throughout the planning and execution experience.

     Productivity is a byproduct of every San Antonio meeting. In this riverside setting, inspiration runs morning through night. A compact, walkable downtown provides ease of transportation and frees time for Texas-style theme building activities. San Antonio also provides rewarding options like dinner cruises along the River Walk, unique venues like an old stable turned chic events facility and the support of a city that values the business every San Antonio meeting brings to the community.

     Playful is the very nature of San Antonio. Casually referred to as the “fiesta city,” San Antonio is not only a cultural playground but an ideal place to bring the family for a few extra vacation days before and after meetings. Attractions like SeaWorld San Antonio, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, over 40 golf courses and practice greens, as well as staple attractions the Alamo and River Walk mean that everyone has a great time in San Antonio.

     Today, San Antonio’s most popular “p” may be prudence. As an economical destination with a low cost of doing business, San Antonio remains on the short list for those in search of maximizing the value of their dollars. Many meeting professionals find the city’s enchanting River Walk to be among its most cost-efficient features. This three-mile stretch of garden-bordered pathways along the San Antonio River connects thousands of hotels with restaurants, shops, entertainment and meeting venues—making San Antonio a convenient and walkable destination brimming with transportation savings.

     For many, it is the charm of San Antonio that catches their attention; but in the end, it is always the city’s functionality, authentic offerings and dedication to excellence that solidifies the San Antonio meeting experience will reside—Deep. In the Heart.

Get to the heart of your San Antonio meeting at www.visitsanantonio.com or by calling 866-517-7771.